'Kings of the Dance'

Caption'Kings of the Dance'

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When men take the stage in ballet, the action suddenly shifts to midair. Choreography for men tends to show off their athleticism in soaring leaps and whirring vertical turns. With seven men superstars in one program, "Kings of the Dance," it's time to install air traffic control. David...

When men take the stage in ballet, the action suddenly shifts to midair. Choreography for men tends to show off their athleticism in soaring leaps and whirring vertical turns. With seven men superstars in one program, "Kings of the Dance," it's time to install air traffic control. David... (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Joaquin De Luz, left, and Jose Manuel Carreno take to the sky as part of "For 4," choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. "Kings of the Dance" is at the Ahmanson Theatre Feb. 16 and 17.

Joaquin De Luz, left, and Jose Manuel Carreno take to the sky as part of "For 4," choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. "Kings of the Dance" is at the Ahmanson Theatre Feb. 16 and 17. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)